Green Man festival is over for another year, with Beirut, Neutral Milk Hotel and Mercury Rev among the acts making another great festival. If you missed out, here’s five reasons why you need to add it to next year’s festival calendar.

The location

Nestled in the Brecon Beacons, Green Man certainly boasts one of the most beautiful settings of any British festival. The view while watching the Mountain stage is particularly breathtaking.

The size

While the trek between stages at some festivals is enough to leave you knackered on the first day, at Green Man it’s all very manageable. You’re also never too far from the action wherever you end up camping.

Check out the Green Man (Picture: Metro)

The music

Green Man always manages to attract a mix of established names and talented up-and-coming acts. Across the numerous stages there’s always plenty to keep you entertained.

The other stuff

If you need a break from bands there’s plenty of other stuff going on to keep you busy. Check out some comedy, learn to juggle or master the trapeze with No Fit State circus, or book some chill out time at the spa. This year there was even a giant game of Hungry Hippos.

Take a break from the music and join the circus (Picture: Metro)

The atmosphere

A truly relaxed, friendly vibe makes Green Man a welcoming festival for all ages. Less self-conscious than some of the other big names in the festival calendar, Green Man really is the perfect event if you want to get away from it all.